Mountain Casevac Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 8 considerations for conducting casEVAC?
A
APASSNGG.
Apply Essential First Aid
Protect the patient from elements
Avoid unnecessary handling
Select the easiest route
Set up warming/relay stations
Normal litter teams need augmented in arduous terrain
Goals: give teams specific goals to reach
Gear: ensure patient’s gear is kept with them
